Finance & Administration Assistant

Do you want to be involved in the international dynamics of sustainability, where ideals and pragmatism meet? UTZ CERTIFIED is one of the largest sustainability programs for coffee, tea and cocoa in the world. Brands which have committed to buying UTZ CERTIFIED products are worldwide market leaders who buy their raw materials in large volumes. Sara Lee, Heinz, MARS and IKEA are, amongst many others, UTZ CERTIFIED partners. The UTZ CERTIFIED label stands for an improved position of farmers on the market because they have been trained in improving agricultural and business practices which leads to a better quality product, higher productivity and a more efficient use of means. Environmental and social aspects are also equally addressed within the UTZ CERTIFIED sustainability program. This way, farmers become more professional which enables them to negotiate a better price for a better product. Coffee beans, cocoa beans and tea leaves travel a long road from farm to cup. UTZ CERTIFIED has a unique online traceability system which can trace products back through the production chain, creating traceability and transparency. Through the traceability system UTZ can safeguard that products have been sustainably sourced, giving brands and consumers the assurance they need. Since its foundation in 2002, UTZ CERTIFIED has developed into a multi-commodity program for coffee, cocoa, tea and palm oil with the ambition to expand into other products in the coming years. UTZ CERTIFIED is headquartered in Amsterdam with representatives in the US, Japan and Switzerland, and works closely with its partner network in Africa, Asia and Latin America. UTZ CERTIFIED is looking for a: Finance & Administration Assistant (24 hours/week) Together with your team colleagues you ensure smooth and transparent financial and administrative operations, meeting high standards and sometimes complex demands. You provide support to the F&A Manager and you work together with your Finance & Administration colleague and the Office Manager. You also stand in for these team members in their absence. Together with the Finance & Administration Manager, you support departments on various subjects. You maintain contacts with suppliers, customers and local agencies. A good working environment, service orientation, integrity and professional discretion are evident values for you. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Various bookkeeping and administrational tasks, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, foreign payments and banking • Preparation of periodic financial analysis and reports • Assistance in salary and personnel administration • Various Office Management and administrative tasks The Finance and Administration Assistant reports to the Finance & Administration Manager.

Functie-eisen

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors' Degree in Accounting or Administration. Or comparable professional level • Accurate, analytical and methodical • Well organized, flexible and able to prioritize • Very good MS Office skills • Team player with intercultural sensitivity • Self-confident, energetic and with spirit • Very good verbal and written communication skills in English. Employment is based upon 24 hours/week. We can only consider candidates who have a work & residency permit for the Netherlands/EU. UTZ CERTIFIED offers a challenging position with varied tasks and an international work environment. This position is a great opportunity for young professionals.

Contact

Contact persoon: Thamar Zijlstra

Telefoonnummer: 06-41 89 98 46

E-mailadres: application@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl

website: http://www.utzcertified.org

opmerkingen: Please send your application before 8th of April 2011 to application@duurzaamheidwerkt.nl, mentioning Finance & Administration Assistant in the subject line. For more information about this position please contact Thamar Zijlstra: +31-(0)641899846.